Author: LEED Blogger
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Old School Transformed Into a LEED Platinum Affordable Housing Complex
The Make It Right foundation, which was co-founded by actor Brad Pitt and architect William McDonough to help those displaced by Hurricane Katrina, has recently partnered with BNIM Architects to provide affordable housing to the less-fortunate residents of Kansas City, Missouri. Late last year they unveiled their latest project, the transformation of the Bancroft Elementary…
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Swinerton to Build 40 MW of Solar Projects for Duke Energy Renewables
Duke Energy Renewables has awarded turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services to Swinerton Renewable Energy for its Pumpjack and Wildwood solar power projects, located near Bakersfield, Calif. Together, the projects total 40 MWac and, once operational, will generate enough clean electricity to power about 10,000 California households. “Swinerton is thrilledRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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U.S. Electricity Use Declines, Energy Efficiency Could be a Factor
While the economic recession explains the decline in sales in 2008 and 2009, it is much less clear why sales have continued to fall.More…
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U.S. Electricity Use Declines, Energy Efficiency Could be a Factor
While the economic recession explains the decline in sales in 2008 and 2009, it is much less clear why sales have continued to fall.More…
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Renusol America Mounting Systems Installed in 2-MW City Project in Missouri
Today, Renusol America announces that two of its solar panel mounting systems have been chosen for installation on 36 out of 80 municipal buildings that are part of a 2 MW City-wide renewable energy initiative in Kansas City, Mo. The energy generated is expected to save the City approximately $40-thousandRead More — Solar Builder magazine